Comments on: Recommended Reading

By: sparkle

sparkle — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:14:25 +0000

I came back too late! (Should’ve subscribed to the comments, I know.)

One was actually SM101, which another commenter recommended against anyway. The other was The Compleat Slave by Jack Rinella.

I am always a little hesitant to diss books, you know, because it does NOT mean that nobody ought to read them. They might be very, very helpful and fantastic for the right reader, but it wasn’t me :). Nor, I think, would they be immensely helpful to someone already living in an M/s relationship. But that’s my opinion only.

sparkle

By: Dakrish

Dakrish — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:07:30 +0000

Now, if I could only make Kaya give me a car or some kinky stuff. ;)

Seriously. I second that.

By: MJ's slave

MJ's slave — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:38:09 +0000

I loved WHITE OLEANDER…and agree..the movie didn’t do it justice..will look for “Paint it Black” next..thanks!

By: MJ's slave

MJ's slave — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:33:48 +0000

I LOVE YOUR BlOG!!

You’re turning into the BDSM Oprah!!

Only she isn’t sexy…geeze..now THAT boggles the mind..

By: dee

dee — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:24:50 +0000

well kaya this is a shameless plug, but Master has a book out there, it is called “BDSM Primer” and it is by Ralph White. It is a combination of some basic BDSM knowledge, but what i really love about it, is in between each chapter are short erotic stories. He is also looking for ideas for stories for His next book. Amazon carries His book for about $20.00.

By: Mira

Mira — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:15:58 +0000

I’m sure you’ve read the Kushiel series by Jacqueline Carey. But if you haven’t … medieval fantasy heavily laced with BDSM. Amazing writing!

By: Bridget

Bridget — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:18:54 +0000

I agree about slavecraft not being the best written book I’ve ever read, but I thought it made me think enough to outweigh it. Although when I looked it back up today I found that there is apparently a bit of drama associated with it and whether or not Guy Baldwin himself wrote it.

By: http://minxieone.livejournal.com/

http://minxieone.livejournal.com/ — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:48:17 +0000

Hmmmm… i’ve been on a BDSM reading kick lately, and i’ve read most of the non-fiction books mentioned here.

Unless you’re looking for a refresher, most of them will likely be too elementary for you. If you are trying to wrap you mind around the poly-thing, i second the Ethical Slut recommendation. It is awesome and has some terrific, realistic tips for dealing with the poly-thing.

The Surrendered Wife was the book i found most helpful. i read it and then reread it, but i really needed help seeing where i’d been shooting myself in my own foot D/s-wise.

Slavecraft had some food for thought, but was written so poorly i had to keep setting it down. Sincere book written by someone who genuinely wants to surrender all – but, is not a writer. If you can get past that, he shares some terrific concepts on slavery.

i also second the Fashionistas DVD. OMG – HAWT, and slick. Very well done and has penetration. Woot!

By: spankers

spankers — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 02:34:34 +0000

if it’s BDSM erotica you’re looking for, i recommend MASTER/slave edited by N. T. Morley. it has two different sections of erotica–one with stories all written from the Master’s perspective and another with stories all written from the slave’s–and offers a nice selection of scenarios, fetishes, etc. to whet your whistle.

By: Sunnilady

Sunnilady — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:56:32 +0000

nik, yes the Glass Castle is a terrific read! so are Janet Fitch’s 2 books, White Oleander (book 10 times better than the movie) and Paint it Black the most recent novel.